LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis dies at age 88

04/21/2025

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Argentine pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, spent…

12 years of Pope Francis: Reform, social justice and tackling abuse

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See–During his 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice for compassion and peace, reformed the Vatican government and took action against clerical child abuse. Pope Francis died on Monday,…

Pope Francis: Key dates in his life

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See–Here are some key dates in the life of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, who died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. – December 17, 1936: Jorge…

Remembering Pope Francis: Here are some of his key quotes  

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See– Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. READ: Pope Francis has died, Vatican says Here are some key quotes worth remembering from Pope Francis’s papacy: Humility “Pray for…

EXPLAINER: What happens after the pope dies?

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See–The death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, 2025, sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff — but with a few changes. READ:…

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says

Agence France Presse 04/21/2025

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is…

‘Naked man on toilet bowl stunt’ spells trouble for 2 content creators

Alexander Lopez - Philippine News Agency 04/21/2025

BUTUAN CITY – Two content creators in Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte are facing alarm and scandal charges after staging a disruptive public stunt that authorities say compromised public safety and negatively impacted the city’s reputation.…

Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension

Agence France Presse 04/21/2025

TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers’ fares. Kyoto City sacked the man, who was not named, after…

Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd

Agence France Presse 04/21/2025

VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff delighted the crowds of Catholic faithful by making a much hoped-for holiday appearance, even…

Badian boat capsizing: Lolo, grandchild dead after motor banca tragedy

by Paul Lauro 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A family outing turned tragic after a motor banca capsized off the coast of Barangay Manduyong on Black Saturday, April 19, resulting in the deaths of a 67-year-old grandfather and his 17-year-old granddaughter. Badian…

SRP car accident: 9 vehicles involved in Cebu City smash-up on Easter Sunday

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least nine vehicles were involved in a smash-up at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Easter Sunday morning, April 20. SRP car accident: 9 vehicles involved in Cebu City…

Cebu Capitol compound to host modern health care facility

Jan Escosio 04/19/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – A modern primary health care facility will rise inside the Cebu Provincial Capitol Compound. It shall be located at the former Palace of Justice Building right beside another health facility, the Sugbo…

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